Security Guides

Security Matters Guides

These guides and resources cover various topics to help students and employees alike be at the top of their cybersecurity game, and protect their important data. This page includes topics such as passwords, emails, spotting scams, and staying safe online. This page is updated with new resources regularly.

The Basics

Security Checklist - at Work and at Home
Cybersecurity Tips (StaySafeOnline.org) | video 1:17

Passwords and Authentication

Email

Tip Sheet - Phishing
Five Ways to Spot a Phish
How Phishy is That Email? (interactive)
Report Phishing or Spam [Google] [Outlook 2019]

Devices

Scams

Gift Card Scams (FTC resource)
Imposter Scams (FTC resource)
IRS Scam Aimed at Colleges (FTC resource)
Job Scams(FTC resource)
Tech Support Scams (FTC resource)
Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks (CISA)

Identity Theft

Avoiding Identity Theft (FTC)
Recovering from ID Theft (FTC)
UA Identity Theft Prevention
Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft (CISA)

Online Safety and Privacy

More Resources:

Resources for Students

Resources for Employees

For Researchers

Resources for Researchers

Policies and Compliance:

Visit OIT's Policies and Standards page to read the applicable policies for online safety. Have questions about complying with data standards, such as FERPA, HIPAA, and GDPR? Visit the Data Privacy & Compliance office!

Have Feedback?

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email us at ua-securitymatters@alaska.edu